| Berkshire County DA Receives Summer Safety Funding
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Governor Maura Healey convened community partners, state public safety officials, District Attorneys, and police to discuss collaborative community partnerships that have proven impacts on public safety.
During the event, Governor Healey announced that the state has invested nearly $1.5 million in |
| West Nile Has Pittsfield Health Officials Pushing for Spraying
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — With river flooding and the presence of West Nile virus in mosquitos, the Board of Health is asking that the city resumes adulticide spraying.
Berkshire County Mosquito Control Superintendent Chris Horton feels that it is urgent to resume spraying to prevent human infection and that there was a |
 | Dalton Police Welcome New K9 to the Force
Xander, a Dutch shepherd, is trained in search and drug detection.
DALTON, Mass. — The Police Department recently welcomed its newest addition to the force — K9 Xander.
The department was awarded an $8,000 grant from the Massachusetts Vest-A-Dog to cover the cost of the dog and his |
| Berkshires Highlighted as USDA Disaster Declaration County
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey, Senator Elizabeth Warren, Senator Ed Markey, Congressman Richard Neal, and Congressman Jim McGovern are raising awareness of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s designation of seven Massachusetts counties as primary natural disaster areas due to losses caused by excessive rain and |
 | Eleanor Sonsini Shelter Hoping to Buy Time with Community Support
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Time. That is what the manager of the Eleanor Sonsini Animal Shelter is asking for.
On Friday, the shelter's board of directors announced on social media that the facility on Crane Avenue will be closing, citing financial constraints and insufficient space.
Soon after, shelter manager Noelle Howland |
| BCC Fall Semester Starts Sept. 5
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College (BCC) begins its fall semester Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
A variety of learning options are offered, including in-person, online and hybrid. Prospective students may register any time online, or by walking in without an appointment to the One Stop Center. There, |
 | Pittsfield Licensing Board Pulls Used-Car Dealer's License
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A used-car dealership has been shut down because of alleged misconduct.
On Monday, the Licensing Board unanimously revoked the dealer's license for Wheels and Deals Automotive on East Street after hearing over an hour of testimony about unethical — and possibly illegal — business operations from |
 | Free Kids' Paint and Sip and Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Pittsfield
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. will host a Free Kids' Paint & Sip and Scavenger Hunt on Friday, Aug. 4, from 5 to 7 pm.
It will take place in the outdoor seating area next to Hot Harry's and in front of the Marketplace Cafe (37 & 53 North Street).
This free animal-themed |
 | Licensing Board Approves Keno, Later Hours for Pittsfield Eateries
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — An old name will soon open in the former Tahiti Takeout on Wahconah Street.
On Monday, the Licensing Board approved a Keno license for Hudpuckers and the owner reported that they plan to open in about a month. The name is a nod to Bobby Hudpuckers, a popular eatery that closed more than 10 years |
| Downtown Pittsfield Inc. Awarded MassDevelopment Grant
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Downtown Pittsfield, Inc. was awarded a $65,000 grant from MassDevelopment to fund three projects in the city.
Projects include: "The Lab" at the Boys & Girls Club of The Berkshires, the Pittsfield Community Design Center ("Urban Room"), and Let it Shine! A Celebration of Public |
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